DRESSAGE 4 KIDS INC

EIN: 061600087 501(c)(3) Youth Development

CHESHIRE, CT

Total Revenue
$2,365,816
Total Expenses
$1,899,399
Total Assets
$3,310,499
Net Assets
$3,279,837
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
LENDON GRAY
Phone
2036054744
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DRESSAGE 4 KIDS INC, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 66% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $466K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

DRESSAGE 4 KIDS, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH RIDERS AND THE ADULTS WHO SUPPORT THEM. TO ENCOURAGE RIDERS UNDER 21 TO BECOME TRUE HORSEMEN; TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS; TO DEVELOP GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP; TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WHO IN TURN EDUCATE YOUTH; AND TO HAVE FUN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $250,123 Revenue: $56,665

HORSE MANAGEMENT AND MENTORING TRAINING PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DONATED HORSES. THE DONATED HORSES ARE THEN USED BY DRESSAGE PARTICIPANTS FOR A NOMINAL MONTHLY FEE. THE PARTICIPANTS ARE...

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HORSE MANAGEMENT AND MENTORING TRAINING PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DONATED HORSES. THE DONATED HORSES ARE THEN USED BY DRESSAGE PARTICIPANTS FOR A NOMINAL MONTHLY FEE. THE PARTICIPANTS ARE CHOSEN BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION BASED UPON FINANCIAL NEED. THE PARTICIPANT IN TURN CARES FOR THE HORSE, PAYING ALL CARE, FEED AND INSURANCE COSTS. THE PARTICIPANT LEARNS HOW TO CARE FOR THE HORSE AND COMPETES WITH THE HORSE IN THE ORGANIZATIONS EVENTS AS WELL AS SHOWS ORGANIZED BY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $210,853 Revenue: $129,491

THE WINTER INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE CASUAL DRESSAGE RIDER, BUT FOR ASPIRING YOUNG RIDERS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. THIS PROGRAM TAKES DETERMINATION, DRIVE AND...

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THE WINTER INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE CASUAL DRESSAGE RIDER, BUT FOR ASPIRING YOUNG RIDERS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. THIS PROGRAM TAKES DETERMINATION, DRIVE AND PASSION. TAKING PLACE IN WELLINGTON, FLORIDA THE PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE A FULL SCHEDULE OF LEARNING THAT INCLUDES FITNESS, THEORY, TESTS, RIDING LESSONS, FIELD TRIPS AND LECTURES ON MANY PERTINENT SUBJECTS. IT INVOLVES THREE MONTHS (JANUARY- MARCH) OF PURE GROWTH AND FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE TO OPEN THE YOUNG RIDER'S EYES TO WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE THE BEST DRESSAGE RIDER THEY CAN BE. TWO TIME OLYMPIAN, LENDON GRAY, IS THE MAIN INSTRUCTOR BUT ADDITIONAL HIGH CALIBER INSTRUCTORS ARE ALSO USED. THE GOAL OF THE WINTER INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IS TO GIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH RIDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CONSISTENT AND EXTENSIVE TRAINING NOT ONLY IN RIDING, BUT IN ALL AREAS OF HORSE CARE, RIDING AND TRAINING THEORY, AND COMPETITION SKILLS.

Program 3
Expenses: $109,398 Revenue: $57,486

DRESSAGE4KIDS, INC. IS VERY PROUD TO OFFER THE TRAINING, EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR DEDICATED, DETERMINED YOUNG DRESSAGE RIDERS AGES 25 AND UNDER OF ALL LEVELS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO...

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DRESSAGE4KIDS, INC. IS VERY PROUD TO OFFER THE TRAINING, EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR DEDICATED, DETERMINED YOUNG DRESSAGE RIDERS AGES 25 AND UNDER OF ALL LEVELS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO FIND, TO HELP TO EDUCATE, AND TO DEVELOP TALENTED YOUTH TO BECOME THE INTERNATIONAL RIDERS AND TRAINERS OF THE FUTURE. THE PROGRAM ORGANIZES CLINICS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE US AND FROM THESE CLINICS PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SELECTED FOR NATIONAL CLINICS. TOP INTERNATIONAL COACHES HAVE ALSO BEEN ASKED TO NOMINATE RIDERS THEY FEEL HAVE SPECIAL TALENT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,991,027
Program Service Revenue $327,975
Investment Income $46,087
Other Revenue $727
TOTAL REVENUE $2,365,816

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $36,475
Salaries & Benefits $247,137
Fundraising Expenses $3,014
Program Expenses $1,828,095
Other Expenses $1,615,787
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,899,399

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,365,816 $1,420,917 +0.7%
Expenses $1,899,399 $1,464,913 +0.3%
Net Income $466,417 $-43,996 -11.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$242,590
Total Directors
9
$184,290
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LENDON GRAY PRESIDENT 30.00
Officer Director
$184,290 $0 $184,290
MARY HERBST LIVERNOIS EXECUTIVE DI 30.00
Officer
$58,300 $0 $58,300
FERN FELDMAN VICE PRES/TR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN ROSENGARD DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN K SIEBER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEAGAN CADORETTE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINE HOLLORAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN SHORE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET FREEMAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE DELGIORNO DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,365,816 $1,899,399 $3,310,499 $466,417
2023 $1,420,917 $1,464,913 $2,625,185 $-43,996
2022 $1,649,604 $631,341 $2,627,703 $1,018,263
2021 $1,641,443 $1,654,654 $2,603,200 $-13,211
2020 $1,579,484 $1,612,509 $2,225,572 $-33,025
2019 $1,109,997 $1,142,412 $1,535,525 $-32,415
2018 $1,260,436 $1,524,276 $1,551,909 $-263,840
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